GM Will Soon Phase Out Apple CarPlay in its EVs in Favor of a New Google-Supported System
General Motors (NYSE: GM) will soon remove widely-used Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity from its electric vehicles. The carmaker will instead outfit its new EVs with Google-supported infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto only allow users to connect to the car’s infotainment system and mirror their smartphone’s screen in the dashboard display. […]
Russia Seizes Key Officials’ Passports To Prevent Defections
Russia’s security services are seizing the passports of senior officials and executives from state-owned enterprises to prevent them from traveling abroad, as panic over leaks and defections spreads throughout President Vladimir Putin’s regime. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine still ongoing, security personnel inside the public sector have tightened travel regulations, requesting the surrender of travel […]
Renewable Energy Beats Out Coal in US Energy in 2022
The United States produced and consumed more electricity from renewable energy than coal for the third year in a row in 2022, according to a recent report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The production of wind and solar energy increased dramatically in the past few years, and in 2022 contributed 14% of electricity […]
Tether CTO Denies Stablecoin’s Exposure To Signature Bank
Tether has been reported to have accessed the US banking system through the now-insolvent Signature Bank, providing theories on how the high-risk appetite of the bank could’ve contributed to its current state. According to those familiar with the matter who told Bloomberg, Tether encouraged crypto consumers to pay for its stablecoins by sending dollars to […]
Hypercharge Secures Third EV Charger Contract In a Week
Hypercharge Networks (NEO: HC) is on a roll recently with securing new locations for its smart electric vehicle charging stations. The firm this morning indicated it has been selected to provide chargers to the Kapawe’no First Nation in Grouard, Alberta. The latest contract awarded will see the company provide one 60kW Level 3 DC fast […]
MicroStrategy Increases Bitcoin Holdings To 140,000 After Latest $29.3 Million Purchase
Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) appears to be doing what it can to prop up the price of bitcoin as the crypto sector gets hit with countless lawsuits. The firm has again stepped up its purchases of bitcoin, with its latest purchase amounting to 1,045 BTC. MicroStrategy this morning indicated it acquired the additional bitcoin […]
Trillion Energy Sees 2P Reserves At SASB Gas Field Increase 30%
A revised reserve report was released by Trillion Energy (CSE: TCF) this morning, with the company demonstrating significant growth in their gas reserves for their flagship SASB gas field in Turkey. Trillion has seen its proved and probable (2P) gas reserves climb to 63.3 BCF, a 30% improvement over the 48.6 BCF reported as of […]
Tesla Racism Lawsuit Damages Drop From $137 Million To Just $3 Million After New Trial
A San Francisco federal jury on Monday ordered Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) to pay a former employee over $3 million for racial discrimination. Owen Diaz was an elevator operator at the carmaker’s factory in Fremont, California. He said that during his time at the company, he and his other Black co-workers endured a racially hostile environment […]
The Next SBF? Charlie Javice Charged With Fraud After Selling Financial Aid Startup ‘Frank’ to JPMorgan
Charlie Javice, the founder behind student loan startup Frank, is facing criminal charges related to alleged financial fraud related to her previous business dealings with JPMorgan Chase. The 31 year-old entrepreneur was charged with securities fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy, and wire fraud affecting a financial institution on Tuesday by federal prosecutors from Manhattan, whilst also […]
Building Permit Issuance Jumped 8.6% in February
Construction intentions across Canada continue to rise for both residential and non-residential sectors, as a number of provinces reported notable gains. Data from Statistics Canada shows the total value of building permits rose 8.6% to $10.7 billion in February, with the residential side jumping 7.9% with the issuance of 22,900 new permits, while non-residential permits […]